2 Questions - weight loss & pain

Cleo's Mom · October 14, 2008

I am three weeks post-op and saw my surgeon today. He advanced me to soft food (from pureed or mushies). I weighed 188. I was 196 on the day of surgery. He wants me to lose 10-15 pounds in 3 weeks. Doesn't that seem like a lot? Aren't we supposed to (as with any diet) lose about 1-2 pounds a week? I have been exercising. I have not had a fill yet. My other question. My port area still hurts. Is that normal? My surgeon said it's probably because I am doing more. Then I remember that my abdominal incision from my hysterectomy was sore to the touch for 3 years and my lumpectomy (for breast cancer) still is sore to the touch after 6 years. Thanks.:laugh:

luluc · October 14, 2008

I He wants me to lose 10-15 pounds in 3 weeks. Doesn't that seem like a lot? Aren't we supposed to (as with any diet) lose about 1-2 pounds a week?
My other question. My port area still hurts. Is that normal? My surgeon said it's probably because I am doing more.

10-15lbs in 3 wks???? yeah that's a LOT to ask from someone who probably doesn't have over 100lbs to lose. that said; my dr suggested 6-8lbs per month was adequate for someone like me, who he suggested a 60lb loss. that really doesn't sound attainable - but if you can do it ... more power to ya!!! seriously.

my port hurt well into month 2. all i was doing was cardio - walking & elliptical at that time; wasn't doing ab or core exercises. took me a bit of time, i didn't have much belly fat to mask it's presence - the port (maybe???).

take it easy. there is no race in lbs dropped or how soon you can do crunches. congrats to date on your progress!!!!

Cleo's Mom · October 14, 2008

Thanks. Actually because of severe and chronic back problems and pain I cannot do crunches or any exercise that involves bending at the waist. I do the treadmill and have weights - but I'm even limited with those. I am 57 and am concerned that if I lose as much weight as he wants I might have sagging jowls and turkey neck! I want to look healthy not old - lol. I'm glad that you agree that that was too much weight to lose. I'll just do my best. Thanks again.